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Tyler Hoog reacts as his mother Kim tries to give him a kiss while strapping him into his wheelchair in the family's new home in Mead on Friday, March 16, 2012. FOR MORE PHOTOS VISIT http://WWW.TIMESCALLMEDIA.COM.

Tyler Hoog's mother Kim jokes with Tyler as she helps move him from his wheelchair to a stretching mat in the family's new home in Mead on Friday, March 16, 2012. FOR MORE PHOTOS VISIT http://WWW.TIMESCALLMEDIA.COM.

Tyler Hoog's mother Kim helps him into a sling, which is connected to a machine that can lift Tyler so he can move between his wheelchair and bed, in the family's new home in Mead on Friday, March 16, 2012. FOR MORE PHOTOS VISIT http://WWW.TIMESCALLMEDIA.COM.

Tyler Hoog shows his the backyard in his new home in Mead on Friday, March 16, 2012. The family is building a fire pit and outdoor kitchen in the yard. FOR MORE PHOTOS VISIT http://WWW.TIMESCALLMEDIA.COM.

Callico Neu, Executive Director of the nonprofit organization called That Place, poses for a portrait Thursday, March 8, 2012 at her home in Firestone. The organization aims to provide a location for after school activities and homework help for Carbon Valley teenagers.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

From left: Silver Creek High School freshman Taylor Precht talks with Longmont High School freshman Suzi Reed after attending the St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

From right: Niwot High School senior Jonathan Lin talks on his cell phone while filling out job applications with Niwot High School junior Claire Blanken during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Frederick High School senior Rhys Nelson completes 19 chin ups on the bar at the U.S. Marines booth during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

From left: The sun shines through a doorway illuminating Niwot High School sophomore Caroline Mahony as she talks with Joel Odonkor, of Intrado, in a mock interview during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Front Range Community College sophomore Dominic Eskew pauses for a moment while filling out job applications during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

A line of job seekers fill out information cards during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

From left: Skyline High School junior Charlotte Strope shares a laugh while talking with Donna German, of Security Service Credit Union, in a mock interview during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

From left: Cenobio Chacon, of Elevation Credit Union, talks with Skyline High School freshman Lois Strope in a mock interview during a St. Vrain Valley School District/Workforce Job Fair Thursday, March 8, 2012 in the former location of J.C. Penny at Twin Peaks Mall.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Joanne Kirves, Executive Director of Longmont Council for the Arts, adjusts lighting on artwork in the EcoCreations juried show on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Muse Gallery on Main Street. Art in the Ecocreations show is constructed of at least 75% recycled materials.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Joanne Kirves, Executive Director of Longmont Council for the Arts, work to put the finishing touches on a display in the EcoCreations juried show Friday, March 9, 2012 at Muse Gallery on Main Street.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Joanne Kirves, Executive Director of Longmont Council for the Arts, straightens paintings hung in the residents gallery on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Muse Gallery on Main Street.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Owner Phil Bratty orders product from a supplier on the phone Monday, March 12, 2012 at Simply Bulk in the 400 block of Main Street. The alleyscape project has impacted sales.
(Matthew Jonas/Times-Call)

Rebecca Schwendler poses for a portrait near an outhouse in the back yard of her Lafayette home on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Last year, Schwendler excavated the outhouse and uncovered many historical artifacts.

Jack Tono, left, was placed in a Japanese American internment camp. His daughters Jackie, left, and Nadine, are trying to preserve his memories from the camp, as Jack now suffers from Alzheimer's. Jack's wife, right, sits next to him as the family poses for a portrait on Saturday, March 10, 2012.

Jack Tono looks through a history book about Japanese American internment camps on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Tono, who was placed in a Japanese American internment camp, now suffers from Alzheimer's, and his daughters, Jackie and Nadine, are trying to preserve his recollections.

Jack Tono looks through a history book about Japanese American internment camps on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Tono, who was placed in a Japanese American internment camp, now suffers from Alzheimer's, and his daughters, Jackie and Nadine, are trying to preserve his recollections.

Jackie Tono points to her father's name on a list of men sentenced to a Japanese American internment camp on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Jackie is the daughter of Jack Tono, who was placed in a Japanese American internment camp.

Nadine Tono, center, and her sister Jackie (not pictured) look through articles documenting their father's time in a Japanese American internment camp, on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Jackie and Nadine are daughters of Jack Tono, who was placed in a Japanese American internment camp.

Jackie Tono laughs while describing the difference between she and her sister, Nadine, in her Longmont home on Saturday, March 10, 2012. Jackie and Nadine are daughters of Jack Tono, who was placed in a Japanese American internment camp.

Altona Middle School sixth-grader Ray Cruz congratulates principal Joe Mehsling after and assembly where Mehsling received the Colorado's middle school principal of the year award on Tuesday, March 14, 2012.

Altona Middle School assistant principal Jake Leyba, left, introduces principal Joe Mehsling during an assembly where Mehsling received the Colorado middle school principal of the year award on Tuesday, March 14, 2012.